Christmas is Coming!

With Christmas fast approaching I put together this sample of  photos from The Rooms Provincial Archives.
Enjoy this collections of Christmas trees, stockings and the creepiest Santa Clause you've ever seen.
Have a safe and Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!

Courtesy of The rooms Provincial Archives; E 52-24
"Helen (Ridgway) Parrett and her children at Christmas"
1901

Courtesy of The Rooms Provincial Archives; VA 118-225
" Our home-made fireplace and a few of the 40 plus stockings"
1925

Courtesy of The Rooms Provincial Archives;VA 72-13.3
"John B. Bisbee dressed as Santa Claus"
Dec.25, 1913

Courtesy of The Rooms Provincial Archives; VA118-48.2
" The Soul of Energy": Female Mission staff in parka holding a miniature Christmas tree
1907

Courtesy of The Rooms Provincial Archives; 118-96.3
"A Christmas tree"
ca.1910

Courtesy of The Rooms Provincial Archives; VA 118-183
" Muddy Bay 1925 'Staffers': Tinsel cut from coloured foil from Wilbur Chocolate company"
1925